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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.05, 12,224.97 and 2,603.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.05, 12,224.97 and 2,603.32 is: 3,904.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.05 : 12,224.97 = 2,603.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.05/12,224.97 = 2,603.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.05x = 12,224.97 × 2,603.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.05x = 31,825,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,825,447.78/8,150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.94

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